Hotly tipped as one to watch for 2026, rising Sunderland artist Tom A. Smith has announced a brand-new run of UK headline shows, taking his explosive live energy on the road this spring. Kicking off at Glasgow’s iconic King Tut’s on March 26th, the tour will see Tom hit 12 dates across the UK, including stops in Manchester, Leeds, London and a local show at Newcastle’s The Cluny. Tickets are on sale now.
The announcement follows the release of Tom’s acclaimed new EP ‘Say What You Want’ on Fiction Records, a bold coming-of-age collection that blends textured electronics, raw emotion and razor-sharp songwriting. With tracks like “Fashion” landing major radio airplay and fan favourite “I Don’t Blame You” showcasing a synth-leaning evolution in his sound, Tom continues to carve out his own lane in the UK indie scene.
Fresh from a national support tour with The Lottery Winners, Tom A. Smith has stepped into 2026 with fire in his belly, and this tour is set to be his most electrifying yet.
2026 UK HEADLINE TOUR
Thu 26 Mar – King Tut’s – Glasgow
Thu 02 Apr – The Deaf Institute – Manchester
Fri 03 Apr – Hallamshire Hotel – Sheffield
Sat 04 Apr – Key Club – Leeds
Sun 05 Apr – The Cluny – Newcastle
Thu 09 Apr – Heartbreakers – Southampton
Fri 10 Apr – The Bullingdon – Oxford
Thu 16 Apr – The Waterfront Studio – Norwich
Sat 18 Apr – Southside – Lincoln
Wed 22 Apr – The Lower Third – London
Thu 23 Apr – Sunflower Lounge – Birmingham
Sat 25 Apr – Bodega – Nottingham
At just 21, Tom A. Smith already boasts a CV that includes Glastonbury, BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, and support slots with everyone from Catfish and the Bottlemen to Sam Fender, Miles Kane, and Elton John (who hand-picked him for Hyde Park’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road show).
Raised in Houghton-le-Spring just outside Sunderland, Tom first picked up a guitar aged four and hasn’t stopped since. A familiar face across grassroots North East venues, his DIY spirit is matched only by his relentless passion for writing. Whether building his own home studio during lockdown or supporting his local community with headline fundraiser shows, Tom is a voice for his generation.
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